I have a 2003 Pontiac Vibe (91,000 miles) that wouldn't start when I went out to go to run my next errand... just clicking sound when I turned the key. Just put a new serpentine belt on and everything checked out fine. Been traveling for several hundred miles on new belt with no problems. Just can't start my car now. A friend said it sounded like a starter problem due to the electric in the car was working fine and all of the cables were connected. You can here the flywheel moving but just a clicking sound in the starter. Please advise what to do that is my least expensive option.

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Have you gone any had it run for the codes? If so and everything has been fixed per what codes say and car is running well, make sure you drive the car continuously for at least 50 miles (highway is the easiest way to do it) to reset the computer to clear the light. If that doesnt work, get the codes run again.

Have someone check for the brake light when you are on the brake,
This will rule out a bad brake switch interlock and / or fuse.
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Take the key out
Gently rock the steering and listen for a click (spring return)

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Put the key in and start the car
Turn the steering wheel end to end and listen for any sound.

This rule out any steering issue.
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Check the plastic push button
Check the connector to the interlock under the shifter.